Scientific productivity in the field of rhinoplasty: A bibliometric analysis on global trends and regional contributions.

[INTRODUCTION] Rhinoplasty is a commonly performed surgical procedure for both aesthetic and functional purposes. In recent years, advancements in surgical techniques, the widespread adoption of minimally invasive methods, and an increasing emphasis on patient satisfaction have significantly contributed to the rapid growth of scientific productivity in this field. This study aims to evaluate scientific productivity in the field of rhinoplasty and identify global trends through a bibliometric analysis.

[MATERIALS AND METHODS] This study is based on bibliometric analyses conducted using the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database with the keyword "rhinoplasty." The number of publications by country, citation distribution, and annual trends were evaluated. The position of a specific country in the global literature was examined and compared with leading nations. The most cited studies were analyzed to identify prominent research topics in the literature. Furthermore, VOSviewer software was used to visualize author collaborations, citation relationships, and keyword trends.

[DISCUSSION] Between 1975 and 2024, a total of 2735 articles on rhinoplasty have been published, accumulating 91,714 citations. The United States ranks as the leading country in terms of the number of publications, while Turkey follows with 822 publications, representing 10.4% of the global literature. This country has received 8063 citations in total, with an average of 9.81 citations per publication. Global trends indicate a significant academic increase in rhinoplasty research since the 2000s. The rise in publication numbers has gained notable momentum, particularly after 2010. However, to sustain scientific impact, enhancing international collaborations and increasing publications in high-impact journals is essential. Additionally, the analysis revealed a statistically significant correlation between JIF (5years) and the number of citations (r=0.251, P=0.018). This finding suggests that articles published in high-impact journals receive more citations.

[CONCLUSION] Bibliometric analyses demonstrate that scientific productivity in rhinoplasty has increased on a global scale, with certain countries making notable contributions to the field. However, to ensure sustained scientific impact, greater emphasis should be placed on fostering international collaborations, encouraging multidisciplinary research, and prioritizing publications in high-impact journals.

[LEVEL OF EVIDENCE] Level V.